Today somebody asked me if I will lend $10,000 to my friend for his/her medical treatment if I can afford to lend the money. In the past, I might. If I am very rich and can afford it, I should just lend to people to save their lives right? But now, I won't. Who ask him/her not to plan for risk protection? So why should I lend the money?

Saturday, January 28, 2012

It seems ages since I have last blogged. How's everybody's CNY? Having fun? For me, I feel that CNY is getting more and more sianz. I simply feel more and more distant from my relatives. Seems the same for quite a number of youngsters. Don't know why I don't really like CNY liao. And I don't like those relatives who keep asking me personal questions. What's the point of them asking? Are they genuinely concerned about me or just being kpo or just wanna compare?

Sunday, January 22, 2012

I had a really horrible dream last night. I dreamt that I got retrenched/terminated and I have to beg for a second chance! Wth right? This kind of dream when it's so near to Chinese New Year. Is it because I haven't gone to the temple and pray for a long time? Really sorry. Have been wanting to go but no time. Sorry sorry!!

Sunday, January 15, 2012

So tired!! I feel like screaming at people. Haha. I think I am overworked. There are so bloody many things to do and I have so little time to myself and to sleep. I had wanted to type out my new year resolutions and 2011 reflections but I feel so sleepy!! Besides, I need to fill up some forms and client's financial profile to be submitted tomorrow so can't sleep yet!

Anyway, I won't be able to rest until 初二。Don't feel like going visiting on 初二 because that's the only day I can rest for now!

After reading this article, do you think that tuition/enrichment centres should set entry tests for students? If it is to assess the ability of the students, so that they can be grouped together with others of similar calibre, then it is perfectly fine. But if they reject students who fail their entry tests, then it's a little demoralizing for the kids. After all, they need help and want to improve then they go for tuition/enrichment right?

Besides, many tuition/enrichment centres take in all the good students, of course their students' results are good. It may not be that their teachers or teaching materials are good. It's just that the students themselves are better academically in the first place.

1. My Singtel has been down since 6pm plus. Can't call/SMS. Now, my 3G network is still down =.=

2. My home network has been unstable too.

Argh!! No hp and internet to use!!!

3. Isetan customer service is so bad. Totally no help at resolving customer's complaints! See their email reply:

Dear Miss Claudia,

I have checked with Agnes b management and had also requested for them to see if anything can be done.

Nonetheless, it is with much regrets, that they will not be able to do an exchange or refund for your item.

That is mainly because the item has been purchased from the sales corner and since it is not a defect with the spare parts, they will not be able to assist. They had mentioned that because of the nature of the material used, it is not possible for them to send it back to their factory.

Monday, January 2, 2012

How did you all spend your 31 Dec 2011? Did you spend it with your love ones? Did you do any countdown? For Robin and I, we went to Marina Bay for the countdown party and to see the beautiful fireworks! =)

First, we met at Marina Square for dinner. We had dinner at this place called Jia Xiang Sarawak Kuching Kolo Mee. It tasted great!

After dinner, we walked over for our countdown party. Boy, it was really crowded. There were many people - both locals and foreigners.

My wishes are on one of the wishing spheres!! Really hope that my wishes will come true. I will need to go and pray one day soon.

The place looks really beautiful at night.

There was such a queue at the mobile toilets =.=

At first, I was taking photos of the fireworks then I thought why not I just take a video of it? There were 8 mins of fireworks but my phone no batt!! What a time to no batt =.= But I did use Robin's phone to continue taking the fireworks video.

I just took this video from Elvin because my video only turned out to be 45s and I can't upload Robin's video!!!

People looking at the fireworks from Mandarin Oriental hotel. Great view lor!! Think must specify these rooms when you book the hotel.

Very crowded after the countdown. These are the people in front of me.

These are the people behind me.

Overall, it was a great experience except for 2 things.

1. It is really no food and drinks allowed. Can't even bring in plain water! This is like literally forcing us to buy drinks. My green tea cost $2 and Robin's ice mountain mineral water cost $2.

2. There was a human jam after the countdown. Really human jam!! Was stuck at the Esplanade area for 1 hour. Heard many people muttering and ranting around me. There was a guy who even argued with the Esplanade security staff. The Esplanade security staff really has attitude problem. Why the hell did he need to shout at people on New Year's day?

Also see the countdown celebration and fireworks in Taiwan:

And in Hong Kong:

And around the world. Youtube is so amazing. You can find all kinds of videos there!

Had wanted to type out my new year resolutions and 2011 reflections but I am really tired now. Will keep it for another time =)

Went to collect my tickets for the Celebrate 2012 at URA on 29 Dec. Also gave away my McDonald's foodstrap to Janice on that day. By the way, I really panicked when I heard the announcement that the train will be delayed for a few minutes at Cityhall MRT. For a moment, I thought that I would have to walk on the tracks! Luckily, the train was really only delayed for a few minutes.

Have you heard of porn's? It's porn's not porn. There's a difference. If you have, it's great. If you haven't, read on! So what's and where's porn's?

*drumroll*

It's a Thai food place opened by the Mediacorp TV host, Pornsak and his friend. They have 3 outlets located at Liang Seah Street (near Bugis), Upper East Coast Road and Mount Faber SAFRA. The outlet which Elvin and I went to was at Liang Seah Street. It was full house when we arrived at around 7pm so it would be good if you all can call to make a reservation first. So we went nearby to this place called Dessert First to really eat dessert first while waiting for a table. The name of that place is so apt!

"Pornsak"and me. Lolx~

The staff very kindly offered to help us take a photo together. So initiative. Good!

By the way, just have a chat randomly with Elvin. Quite recently, I have seen people discussing on forum about boyfriends paying for girlfriends' meals, etc. I think the older generation guys are more gentlemanly and generous.